Viral photo of Omran Daqneesh is a reminder of how the world is failing Aleppo

[jeeelim5]

OP Note: Please be advised that there are photos in this article that are heartbreaking and graphic (which is why I posted them inside the LJ cut). I've also included updates on the 48-hour ceasefire Russia and the UN have agreed to, as well as stories of people risking their lives to provide aid to people in Aleppo.

The little boy from Aleppo who

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[jeeelim5]

Which article is giving you trouble with the link? I'll look into it and see if I can fix it.

That's a great question about charities. I've been personally donating on a monthly basis to Save the Children Korea's Syria fund for 2 years now since I've worked with their Korean office and participated in other projects with them for 4 years. UNICEF might also be a good option since the UN is leading the ceasefire. But I'm sure there are local charities that may have a greater on-the-ground impact.

[tilmon]

Mercy Corps has been active in getting aid in. They have a good track record in working in frontline areas.

[sugartitty]

I'm so glad he lived but this is horrifying. How can people look at this child and still want to keep refugees out of their countries??

[nicosian]

my mom beaks off about how we can't afford to do anything for a paltry amount of syrian refugees in our country, or assist overseas, that they "should go home."

I posted a picture once, of a destroyed city and asked her which apartment block looked suitable for habitation?

We don't talk much now. Suits me fine.

[lozbabie]

Sadly his older brother didn't live.

[inkstainedlips]

It killed me when he wipes his face and tries to rub the blood off on the chair. It's the one childlike action he takes. I just want to hug him.

[hobbits_friend]

I read today that the older brother (10 years) died :(

[soleiltropiques]

This is so sad and tragic and it is so horrible that nothing ever changes.

I didn't know about the older brother dying. Dear God.